The POEA is hoping that more job opportunities would be available for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Australia in 2012.

The POEA chief, Carlos Cao, Jr. said that OFWs should take advantage of the shortage of workers inAustraliaas it might open attractive job opportunities for Filipino nurses, construction and mining workers.

Apparently Filipino nurses and construction-related workers are very much in demand in Australia. Data from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) shows that Australia would need 40,000 nurses until 2015.

Labor Attache of POLO, Jalilo Dela Torre also said thatAustralia’s construction industry is booming with expected 750,000 construction projects for the next 20 years.

POEA chief, Cao said, “This is now the opportune time to provide viable solutions to the growing number of jobless and under-employed Filipino nurses now already numbering close to 300,000 including the 68,000 who just recently passed the latest nursing board examinations.”

“With its mining and construction boom that run short of skilled workers and its healthcare system now with an acute need for registered nurses and other allied professionals, there are tremendous opportunities to widen the gateway for jobs for Filipinos inAustraliaacross all industries and across all states and territories,” he added.

For Filipino barbers and hairdressers who want to work inAustralia, you may want to check out this job opening. Uniplan Overseas Employment Inc., a POEA-licensed agency has ten (10) vacancies for barbers and hairdressers.

Employer will conduct interview this coming January 2012. Please bring two (2) sets of resume with 2×2 and whole body picture.

Qualifications

• Male, 25 – 35 years old
• At least Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate
• At least  five (5) years of related work experience
• Good moral character and hardworking
• Can communicate in English
• Currently employed

Agency Information

Agency Name: Uniplan Overseas Employment Inc.

Address:        302 J.P. Rizal St. Proj. 4 Quezon City, MetroManila

Tel. No.:        (+632) 911 8548

Job Opening in Australia:
Head Chef and Baker Chef (50 vacancies)
With Job Order and No Placement Fee!

Job Description and Requirements
Experience in 4 or 5 star hotels (local and overseas), luxury liners
Trade Qualified Chef or Baker w/ minimum of 5 years experience
With expertise in European and other International cuisine
Management/ Leadership training/experience a plus
HACCP/ USPH oriented ( certificate required)
Proficient in both verbal & written English
No placement fee will be collected.
Job Order: Registration No. 91329, Validity: Nov 16, 2011

Click here to view details of this job opening in Australia.

Qualifications
Male/Female, 25 – 45 years old
At least Bachelor’s / College Degree
At least 6 years work experience

Responsibilities:
The Engineering Tradesperson shall carry out all tasks issued by the Engineering Supervisor in an efficient and safety conscious manner, paying attention to quality of workmanship and value adding time management at all times. These tasks shall include, but are not limited to:

A.) Installation of main equipment on board vessels ie pumps, tanks, main engines, shaftlines, purifiers etc.

B.) Installation of piping systems to include PVC, ABS, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel.

C.) Fabricate bases and brackets to sufficiently support support engineering systems.

D.) Assist in the testing, commissioning and demonstration of engineering sysytems.

E.) Have input and give feedback on product and process improvement.

They are seeking people that can fabricate pipes out of various materials; Stainless steel, CuNi, Steel and various types of plastics. They should also be able to install machinery and be able to fabricate mounting frames and brackets in aluminium and be able to weld both steel and aluminium plate. Most pipe workers would have these skills even if not directly mentioned on their resume. The other important point is the ability to work in small teams in various locations around the world not always in or with a fully set up workshops.

Interested and qualified applicants can send their resume to Comity Consultancy and Manpower Resources Inc. (formerly VRJ International Manpower and Placement Agency). Rm. 704 Dona Felisa Syjuco Building 1872 Remedios St. Cor.Taft Ave., Malate Manila. Tel. No.:5259358, 4735574

You may also send your resume thru:recruitment@comityconsultancy.com

Click here to apply online for this job opening in Australia.

As of November 14, 2010, here are just some of the job openings for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Australia posted at WorkAbroad.ph. All job openings listed require no placement fee to applicants. Successful applicants will work in Sydney Australia.

Accountants for Australia

Civil Engineers for Australia

6G Welders/Fabricators for Australia

Please click the link per position to view job details and submit an application.